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World Cup – 5 best boots

Never underestimate the power of a pair of shoes, especially ones that have been designed to thwack a bit of leather past an expert keeper. We’ve sele

11 June 2010/6:00BST

Never underestimate the power of a pair of shoes, especially ones that have been designed to thwack a bit of leather past an expert keeper. We’ve selected six pairs – they’re not guaranteed to get you selected for your national side, but they’ll look the part when you rock up for your weekly five-a-side.

Electric-green boots don’t go down well with burly defenders, but Nike’s grippy insteps will help you get round them, while memory foam around the tongue keeps the striking area smooth for a truer hit.